[health-vn] Health Action Intl Asia: job opening [Colombo, Sri Lanka]

[Vern Weitzel]

Subject: 	PHM-Exch> Health Action Intl Asia: job opening
Date: 	Thu, 21 May 2009 17:19:15 +0700
From: 	Claudio Schuftan <cschuftan at phmovement.org>
To: 	pha-exchange <phm-exchange at phm.phmovement.org>


*Call for applications for Co-ordinator - Designate Health Action
International Asia – Pacific (HAIAP)*

Applications are invited from nationals of a country in the Asia Pacific
region for the post of Co-ordinator - Designate, Health Action
International Asia – Pacific, (HAIAP), Colombo, Sri Lanka.

The major responsibility of the Co-ordiantor - Designate will be to
assist Dr K Balasubramaniam the Advisor and Co-ordinator in the following:

*/Project Management/*

     * Plan, implement and monitor project activities as described in the
       project proposal;
     * Adapt the proposed budget to a working budget once funding has
       been secured;
     * Ensure that project funds are used exclusively for the purpose of
       the project as described in the project proposal;
     * Prepare periodic funding reports and ensure the timely reporting
       to donors;
     * Authorize payments relating to the project;

*/Project Development/*

     * Prepare global project proposals in collaboration with other HAI
       regional Co-ordinators;
     * Prepare regional project proposals and submit to potential funding
       agencies for co-financing;
     * Keep abreast of new issues and areas of concern and incorporate
       into programme area;

*/Network Development and Capacity Building/*

     * Identify major areas of concern in the area of health and
       pharmaceuticals, and develop focus and direction of the network ;
     * Maintain regular communication and contact with members;
     * Keep track of members not involved in the network and develop
       plans to systematically involve them actively in the network;
     * Organize meetings, seminars, conferences and the other training
       activities
     * Attend HAI International Steering Group meetings;
     * Attend HAI Regional Co-ordinators meetings,
     * Formulate, develop and implement international campaigns



*/Office Management/*

     * Recruit and supervise project staff  with due consideration to the
       level of funding obtained;
     * Authorize payments for office expenditure;
     * Ensure the upkeep of office procedures;



*/Advocacy/*

     * Attend and speak at meetings as required and lobby decision-makers;
     * Develop and oversee HAI-Asia Pacific’s representation at national,
       regional and international fora;




*_Advisory_*

     * Undertake desk and field research on issues of importance to the
       Asia-Pacific region and the network;
     * Formulate policies for HAI Asia-Pacific and HAI International;
     * Represent HAI AP at national, regional and international fora;
     * Assist, advice and support members in developing their policy /
       campaigning capacity on health and pharmaceutical issues;
     * Provide advisory services on request to other institutions, based
       on research carried out.



*/The following is the minimum Qualification/*

     * Degree in one of the health sciences or social sciences preferably
       with postgraduate degree from an accredited institution

/_Desirable additional qualifications_/

     * Work experience/specialized studies/ training in medicines
       policies, access to medicines, rational use of medicine and
       pharmaceuticals services for a period of 10 years.
     * Previous NGO experience
     * Excellent understanding of the socio-economic conditions in the
       Asia Pacific
     * Good understanding of the specific health needs of marginalized,
       vulnerable and the poor
     * Good presentation skills
     * IT skills. Demonstrated ability to use a computer and utilize
       software programme such as Microsoft office, Word, Excel,
       PowerPoint and Outlook

*/Location/*

     * HAIAP office is based in Colombo, Sri Lanka.  Please visit our
       website _www.haiap.org_ <http://www.haiap.org/> for more information.

Salary will negotiable.

The successful candidate will be given a contract for two years, and, on
satisfactory performance will be promoted as Regional Co-ordinator of
HAIAP to take over from Dr K Balasubramaniam the present Advisor and
Co-ordinator.    A work permit will be obtained for expatriate staff.

Online applications are requested from suitable candidates.  Please mail
all applications to _hai at haiap.org_ <mailto:hai at haiap.org>. Please
indicate the time you will be available to join HAIAP.  Give names of
two referees.  Deadline for application - 15^th July 2009.  Only short
listed candidates will be contacted.